Camu Camu is native to the South American rainforest, growing in the dark rivers of the Amazon. It is known to be one of the most nutrient dense concentrated botanicals of Vitamin C in the world. Ounce per ounce, Camu Camu may provide over 50 times more vitamin C than an orange, with a 13-16% vitamin C content by weight. Aside from it's Vitamin C content, it is a rich source of phytonutrients and
antioxidants that support the immune system and enhance human health.

Schizandra Berry, known in China as ‘Wu Wei Zi,’ translates as the ‘Five Taste Fruit’. It contains within its dynamic essence, all five flavours̶ bitter, sweet, salty, pungent, and sour. It is known in Chinese Tonic Herbalism to access the five Yin organs, all 12 meridians, and tonify the three treasures*.

For many herbalists, Chinese medicine practitioners, gastronauts, and those who have tried it, Schizandra is held in a place of great reverence and joy; many who try it report amazing benefits, sometimes only after the first day of use. It’s qualities and benefits are widespread, often being called, ‘the herb that does it all’. After 100 days of use, it is said that the true benefits and magic of schizandra will be shown. Often resulting in vibrant skin and hair, clear eyes, increased mental clarity and sexual stamina. 

A Sexual Tonic ‘An ideal herb for intimate relationships’, schizandra is used in a large majority of Asian sexual tonic formulations. It is said to increase the ‘Water Qi’ of the kidneys and other organs, helping to maintain moisture in women and staying power in men. After prolonged use it is reported to improve sexual pleasure in the female and male sexual organs by increasing circulation and improving moisture. 

A Mind Tonic Like other adaptogens, schizandra has a regulating effect on the central nervous system. It can be slightly stimulating, as well as mildly sedating, or ‘Shen’ balancing, exciting or inhibiting the control functions of the cerebral cortex. 

A Stage 1 and 2 Liver Detoxifier Like other bitter and astringent herbs, schizandra serves as a stage 1 liver detoxifier, assisting the liver in releasing and cleansing accumulated toxins. Many other herbs and plants have the ability to assist in this process, however, stage 2 is essential in the removal of these toxins from the blood stream and body to ensure they are not reabsorbed. When a substance enters the body and binds with a toxin and releases it from the liver, it becomes bio- active and it can sometimes be reabsorbed back into the body. Quite often, ‘cleansing effects’ are experienced while detoxing or practicing cleansing; this is often the result of the reabsorption of the very toxins we are trying to get rid of. As a stage 2 detoxifier, schizandra helps to safely activate all of the phase 2 liver detoxification enzymes necessary for removal of these toxins. 

Schizandra can be taken on a daily basis to safely detox the blood and as a maintenance strategy for the protection of thousands of chemicals we are exposed to every day, among other amazing benefits.